Positive results in Russia from Nordic walking

The machine-generated translation is spotty, but the gist is the range of positive effects for women taking up Nordic walking.

Effects:

• Overall improvement in sense of well-being
• Weight loss
• Motivation for a more active lifestyle
• Motivation to change other habits

Nordic walking benefits for COPD patients

One study found positive results for COPD patients who Nordic walked for exercise.

Specifically, COPD patients spent more time walking and standing compared to the control group. That meant Nordic walking was useful in helping COPD patients increase their level of activity.

Research on Nordic walking as a useful exercise

A study found that "Nordic Walking, examined in the field, results in a significant increase in oxygen use and caloric expenditure compared to regular walking, without significantly increasing perceived exertion."

What they found for men and women:

• Increased oxygen consumption over regular walking
• Greater caloric expenditure than regular walking
• Higher heart rate than regular walking.